Press Operator SLI

Smurfit Westrock; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Press Operator to produce Pixies, Stik-Stakes, and support the Sanki U.V. Letterpress. You will set up, run, and optimize presses, monitor quality, and help train other operators.

The role requires basic math, attention to detail, and teamwork, with overtime as needed. Medical benefits, retirement plan, and paid time off are offered. Drug screening may be required after a conditional offer.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• One-year certificate from a college or technical school preferred.
• Six months’ related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read a limited number of words and numbers; comprehend simple instructions.
• Good interpersonal communication skills and ability to read/interpret manuals.
• Willing to work overtime and maintain attendance.
• Able to perform essential functions with/without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate printing press to produce Pixies and Stik-Stakes.
• Track inventory and order tooling as needed.
• Maximize run speeds by identifying constraints and assisting operators.
• Schedule machine priority and oversee Press-Helper tasks.
• Train and mentor new and experienced operators.
• Ensure safety with guarding, LOTO, and safe practices.
• Check product quality including color, print defects, and barcodes.
• Perform maintenance and complete paperwork (time-sheets, tickets).
• Maintain lean standards and clean organized work area.
• Oversee department teamwork and participate in meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certificate (college/technical school)

Tools

Hoist operation

Roll lifter

Hand tools (Allen wrenches, screwdrivers)

Job description

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

General Purpose

Produce high quality Pixies and Stik-Stakes and fill in as needed on the Sanki U.V. Letterpress.

Essential Job Functions

• Sets up and operates the printing press to produce Pixies, Stik-Stakes, and other products as needed while following all quick change plans (SMED).
• Tracks part inventory and order tooling as needed. Inventory track and order all tooling needs.
• Maximizes run speeds by identifying constraints and challenging operators
• Schedules machine priority as needed.
• Helps train and mentor new and seasoned operators.
• Monitors the safety of presses by making sure guarding is in place, proper LOTO is followed and look for any improvements to press to promote safety.
• Oversees quality of product coming off of the press such as color, quantity, print defects, ink adhesion, and bar-code as the last quality check before bindery.
• Performs preventative and other maintenance as needed.
• Completes necessary paperwork such as time-sheets, stock chasers, job tickets, etc.
• Instructs and oversees Press-Helper.
• Oversees teamwork throughout the department by being involved in team meetings and being an exemplar of appropriate attitude and respect.
• Maintains clean and organized work according to the 5-Basics of Lean Processes.
• Complies with SOP’s and GMP’s.
• Performs quality checks and line clearances for other operators.
• Maintains and cares for tooling.
• Operates as a Press Assistant as needed.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or G.E.D.
• One-year certificate from a college or technical school, preferred.
• Six months’ related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Must have the ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and series of numbers.
• Must be able to write, read, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondences, and memos.
• Must have good interpersonal communication skills.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to perform intermediate algebra dealing with decimals, fractions, ratios, etc.
• Must have basic personal computer skills.
• Must have working knowledge of hoist operation and roll lifter.
• Must be able to use hand tools such as allen wrenches, crescent wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, rubber mallets, etc.
• Must pass color vision and color hue tests.
• Must achieve acceptable score on mechanical aptitude test.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits available on 1st day
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.